Chapter 28 · The Adventures of Pinocchio

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At those cries of suffering, the Marionette, who after all had a very kind heart, was moved to compassion.

Read it aloud. Where does your voice pause, and why?

Narration Tell back what happened, from the Dog at Pinocchio's heels to the moment the Fisherman takes him by the head.

Pinocchio calls “Drown!” to the Dog from afar, happy at his escape. Then he swims out to help. Why might he change his mind? Character
After saving Alidoro, Pinocchio swims away “not wishing to trust him too much.” Was that wise, unkind, or both? What makes you think so? Moral reasoning
The Fisherman promises “all due respect,” then asks how Pinocchio wants to be cooked. Is that funny, scary, or both? What makes you think so? Tone
The chapter ends in the middle of a sentence: “Then he took him by the head and . . .” Why might the author stop there? Author's choice

Make a Connection Tell about a time you helped someone who had been unkind to you.

suffering: At those cries of suffering Pain or great trouble.
compassion: was moved to compassion A caring wish to help someone hurting.
frenzy: in a frenzy of running Wild, rushing excitement.
hesitated: Pinocchio hesitated still another minute. Waited because you were not sure.
swollen: he was swollen like a balloon Puffed up bigger.
gloomy: a dark, gloomy, smoky place Dark and sad-looking.
mortified: mortified at being taken for a crab Very embarrassed.
desperately: struggling desperately to free themselves In a wild, hopeless hurry.
beseeched: The poor boy beseeched only with his eyes. Begged.

Alidoro says, “If the chance comes, I shall be there.” Using two details, tell whether you think he means it.
Pinocchio says, “Thank Heaven, I’m not a fish!” Using two details, tell how long that courage lasts.
Pinocchio thinks the Fisherman is a sea monster. Using two details, tell what is most frightening about him.